6 Bed Terraced House For Sale

This rare six-bedroom property situated on Fordwich Road, in Sturry. This popular village has plenty to offer with local shops, train station, riverside walks and highly rated local pubs, The George & Dragon and Michelin-starred Fordwich Arms'. Vale House offers wealth of charm and is believed to date from the 17th Century. Originally thought to be modest hall house, the property was later clad in brick and given a more classical symmetrical facade.

Internally the property offers charm and character with exposed timber beams, inglenook fireplaces, high ceilings and sash windows. The ground floor accommodation offers an entrance lobby, to the left you have the sitting room currently being used as an office, to the right of the entrance you have the lounge, to the rear is the large kitchen/dining area with separate utility room and downstairs cloakroom. Both the study and lounge have staircases leading to the first floor which consists of a family bathroom, a shower room and four good size bedrooms, one with an ensuite. From the landing you have a further staircase leading to the further two spacious bedrooms. Outside the property has a small shingle area at the front, small garden to the side and large mature garden to the rear as well as a double garage.

Being sold no onward chain, this is not one to miss. Please call Miles and Barr for all viewings


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Location Summary

The village of Sturry is located to the east of the cathedral city of Canterbury and has excellent road and rail links directly into the city centre itself. Sturry railway station is one stop from Canterbury West station which offers the High Speed Service to London St Pancras in less than an hour. There are local schools and amenities on hand and there is a real sense of community throughout the village.

The property is situated within 4 miles of the city of Canterbury, being within easy access of the High Street and all its amenities. These include an excellent modern shopping centre, the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University and other colleges, together with an excellent choice of schools in both the public and private sectors. In addition to the High Street is the Kings Mile, which is a lovely mall of boutique style shops, cafes, eateries and public houses.

Sporting and recreational opportunities nearby include: golf at Scotland Hills, Canterbury, sailing at Whitstable Yacht Club and Herne Bay, county cricket at Canterbury and day trips to France via Eurotunnel, all within easy access. In addition, the recently refurbished Marlowe Theatre, the spectacular Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and the Gulbenkian (theatre, cinema and café bar) at the University of Kent, all provide a wealth of excellent entertainment in Canterbury.

Canterbury has two mainline railway stations, with Canterbury West offering the high speed service to London (St Pancras 56 mins). The property is also within easy access of the A2 dual carriageway, which in turn links to the Channel Port of Dover and Brenley Corner at Faversham, adjoining the M2 / A299 (Thanet Way) linking London and the coastal towns respectively. Ashford International (15.4 miles, London St Pancras 38 mins).